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What is the main function of veins in the body?
What is the main function of veins in the body?
- To move blood through the body
- To allow the muscles to contract and relax
- To bring oxygen-poor blood back to the heart (correct)
- To carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart
What happens when the valves inside the veins are damaged by venous disease?
What happens when the valves inside the veins are damaged by venous disease?
- The valves may become too tight, restricting the flow of blood through the veins
- The valves may not open when the muscles contract, preventing blood from moving through the veins
- The valves may disappear entirely, causing the veins to collapse
- The valves may not close completely, allowing blood to leak backward or flow in both directions (correct)
Where can blood clots (venous thrombosis) form in the body?
Where can blood clots (venous thrombosis) form in the body?
- Only in the arms
- Only in the legs
- In the legs, arms, internal organs, brain, kidneys, and lungs (correct)
- Only in the lungs
What is the name of the condition where a blood clot forms in the veins of the lungs?
What is the name of the condition where a blood clot forms in the veins of the lungs?
What is the name of the condition where a blood clot forms in the veins of the kidneys?
What is the name of the condition where a blood clot forms in the veins of the kidneys?
What is the name of the condition where a blood clot forms in the veins of the brain?
What is the name of the condition where a blood clot forms in the veins of the brain?
What is a pulmonary embolism?
What is a pulmonary embolism?
Which type of venous thrombosis typically causes pain?
Which type of venous thrombosis typically causes pain?
What is the common characteristic of varicose and spider veins?
What is the common characteristic of varicose and spider veins?
Which condition can cause leg ulcers known as venous stasis ulcers?
Which condition can cause leg ulcers known as venous stasis ulcers?
What is the potential risk associated with deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
What is the potential risk associated with deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
What distinguishes venous ulcers from other types of ulcers?
What distinguishes venous ulcers from other types of ulcers?
What is the most common risk factor for developing thrombophlebitis or venous thrombosis?
What is the most common risk factor for developing thrombophlebitis or venous thrombosis?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of thrombophlebitis or venous thrombosis?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of thrombophlebitis or venous thrombosis?
Which diagnostic test is used to detect venous thrombosis?
Which diagnostic test is used to detect venous thrombosis?
What is the difference between deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE)?
What is the difference between deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE)?
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of venous thrombosis?
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of venous thrombosis?
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which of the following is the highest risk factor for developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which of the following is the highest risk factor for developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
What is the primary cause of blood clots developing in veins?
What is the primary cause of blood clots developing in veins?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which of the following factors can raise the likelihood of blood clots?
Which of the following factors can raise the likelihood of blood clots?
What can a pulmonary embolism cause?
What can a pulmonary embolism cause?
Where do venous stasis ulcers most commonly occur?
Where do venous stasis ulcers most commonly occur?
What is the main cause of venous diseases related to weak blood vessel walls?
What is the main cause of venous diseases related to weak blood vessel walls?
Which risk factor is NOT associated with venous diseases?
Which risk factor is NOT associated with venous diseases?
Which condition can superficial thrombophlebitis potentially lead to?
Which condition can superficial thrombophlebitis potentially lead to?
What can varicose veins lead to as a complication?
What can varicose veins lead to as a complication?
What is an arteriovenous fistula?
What is an arteriovenous fistula?
